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N230 LGA

1999 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,414 mi
Last recorded108,414 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Vitara64,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 LGA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 108,414 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 108,410 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 106,144 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 106,141 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine misfiring

Pass 30 Jul 2012 100,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded at rear

o/s/f wing holed by corrosion

rear exh system deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2012 100,760 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wheel alignment

fuel pipes corroded at rear

o/s/f wing holed by corrosion

rear brake imbalance

rear exh system deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2011 94,218 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak steering box

Fail 22 Jul 2011 94,210 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak steering box

Pass 10 Jul 2010 83,949 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 73,478 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 69,895 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 67,810 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 67,810 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 58,930 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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N230 LGA is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 64,844 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N230 LGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N230 LGA is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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